What is Solid Line Reporting
A solid line reporting relationship is a term used in matrix management. The solid line manager is similar to a traditional line management role. The solid line manager tends to lead objective setting (sometimes in conjunction with the dotted-line manager) and performance evaluation processes and in the event of a dispute is the manager to whom the individual will tend to defer.
The weight of the line is meant to represent the level of power and influence of the different managers.
The solid line reporting role is often given to either the functional manager or a manager who is geographically close to the individual. This is to give them easier oversight.
See our detailed guide on the challenges of solid and dotted line management relationships.
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